Since the beginning of the outbreak, claims on the link between the effects of the new 5G technology and coronavirus have progressively gained more attention.

From renowned physicians to celebrities, many people have hypothesised about this issue, and now a group of British activists has also raised its voice against 5G technology, stating that it could be acting as “accelerator” for the coronavirus disease.

“Anti-5G critics based in the UK believe the virus likely began in a market in Wuhan and travelled here through transmission”, The Daily Star informs. “But they're concerned the ultra-fast network currently operating in almost 100 locations around Britain could be helping it to spread more quickly”, it continues.

Two activists, Louise Thomas from Somerset, and Tanja Rebel from the Isle of Wight College, expressed their concern about the consequences of 5G devices on people’s health. “We can't say 5G has caused the coronavirus, but it might be exacerbating it”, Ms Thomas declared to The Daily Star. “Many studies show that Electro-Magnetic Radiation (EMR) suppresses the immune system and that it helps viruses and bacteria thrive. So EMR and in particular 5G could act as an accelerator for the disease. We do not know for sure, but common sense and the precautionary principle decree that we urgently need a moratorium on the roll-out of 5G until we can show that it is safe”, Ms Rebel explained.

For this reason, the Isle Of Wight College lecturer believes that it is critically urgent that the British government adopts strict control measures over the 5G rollout. “Especially in today's situation it is paramount that we do not play further with lives”, she said. "Anything else would be deeply reckless", she added.